Licensed Practical Nurse, Shady Oaks West

3 days a week

About the role

Provide direct nursing services to clients and function as a key member of a team of social workers, nurses, support staff, and medical providers responsible for safe and quality client care in substance abuse programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer TB tests and read results.
• Provide general health information regarding TB/Hepatitis/HIV.
• Carry out physician/medical provider’s treatment orders.
• Coordinate health information exchange with primary care physicians and psychiatrists, in accordance with client privacy laws.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation related to client services on time, accurately, and per policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences of clients, coworkers, and community.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Nursing license in good standing in the State of Illinois required.
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience required.
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field preferred.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes:
  • Healthcare insurance
  • Up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year
  • Sick time
  • 403(b) plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible hours
• Paid training to learn, grow, and succeed.

Pay

$33/hour